Maduro’s defense in the U.S. narco‑terrorism case centers on a mix of political, legal, and procedural arguments. His lawyers claim the charges are politically motivated, portraying the indictment as an attempt by the U.S. to delegitimize his government rather than prosecute genuine criminal activity. They also deny all drug‑trafficking allegations, arguing that the prosecution relies on defectors, cartel members, and political rivals whose testimony is unreliable or incentivized. A major part of his defense involves asserting that the U.S. violated his right to counsel by freezing Venezuelan state assets, which he says prevented him from paying for legal representation. His team further challenges the jurisdiction and legality of his capture in Caracas, arguing that seizing a foreign head of state and transporting him to New York exceeded U.S. authority. Overall, Maduro’s defense frames the case as unlawful, politically driven, and built on questionable witnesses rather than solid evidence. |Talking feds with Harry Litman | July 31, 2026
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